Oh how I loved this book. In a world where girls are told they are "pretty" instead of complimented on their inner attributes, this book really hits close to home. This lesson is told through the funny antics of a cat in an apartment building.

Drawing is lovely.. and story telling is very cute.
I like the story . It is hilariously referring to our kids as I think when i praise her lovely ,sweety she got intrigued like the Fiona. What a creative thinking

My daughter loves this sweet kitty story! She asked to read it multiple times. I may have to pick up a hard copy for her. We really enjoyed it and will look to others from this author.

Fiona is a resourceful cat, but the one thing she hates more than anything is being personified by her looks, because she is absolutely gorgeous. She wants her humans to recognize all the good traits she has, The artwork is beautifully done. This is a great story to talk about the importance of not relying on our looks, but showing others the characteristics that make each of us special.

Fiona and the Peculiar Praise was cute. I loved the illustrations, but I thought the story was lacking a bit. Outside of the art being beautiful, I find it hard to believe that the plot will keep a child's attention.

This is a beautiful book with a strong message, for kids, but also for adults, on trying to see further qualities in people (and cats), not only complimenting their cuteness, but looking deeper into what makes people valuable: strength, kindness, hard work, braveness, and so on. I love having a book to teach my kids about this.

This is a clever book that points to inner qualities over outer. Fiona's attitude over the course of the book shows focusing on all qualities teaches children to be more than the expected role.

Fiona is such a great cat, beautiful and smart and helpful. She really has an important place in her family. But she doesn't feel appreciated, because her family always talks about superficial things like how beautiful she is.
I loved this story of such a sweet, sassy cat. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

This picture book was so cute! The expressions on the cat's face had me rolling in laughter. That is one sassy cat. I think kids and parents alike will be delighted by this little book.

This story has very cute illustrations of a cat and a very cute story to go along with I. I definitely recommend reading it to your little one's.

In my son's words, "this is a good book!" We get a normal day in the life of a cat. Fiona shows us why she's more than just pretty.

Throughout the book, Fiona is showing us what she does that helps out those around her. She is an alarm clock, helps with the mice, reminds them of dinnertime, and plays with them. She is getting frustrated because they always just comment on her looks after she does things. She is quite sassy and my son really liked that aspect!

The illustrations are also very pretty! We really enjoyed this one and it did make us laugh-out-loud!

Many thanks to 4U2B Books & Media and Netgalley for an e-ARC. All thoughts an opinions are my own.

Fiona's people call her gorgeous, lovely, and cute, but why can't they see that she is also strong, fast, and compassionate! This is a great metaphor for how frustrating it can be to only be complemented on the way that you look.

As a parent of a preschooler who can't stand being called "cute" by everyone we pass, I cannot wait to add this book to our shelves.

Fiona is such a sweet, sassy kitty who knows she is very sweet and sassy! She also is very playful, and does the things kitties normally do, such as rolling the toilet paper off the roll!

The illustrations were quite adorable and depicted the normal life of a kitty. This book is perfect for a child who loves cats, or one who possibly wants one as a pet. In addition, it also shows the temperament, beauty, grace, and strength a ragdoll cat.

However, this book does show the not so good feelings that we as humans also feel putting them in a "cute" form. Despite being very sweet, pretty, and sassy, Fiona is also very intelligent. But her owners/family seem to only notice and appreciate her cuteness. From catching mice, to just doing anything a kitty normally does, But, Fiona wants to be noticed for more than just her beauty and playfulness. She wants to be known for her courage and strength, but her parents don't see it till her baby sister shouts it out at dinner.

Fiona and the Peculiar phase is perfect for younger girls, and even boys who may be feeling down in how they feel about their skills and strengths, as well as if they also love cats.

Thank you to NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are truthful and my own.

A cute story about a cat who just wants her humans to validate her, but not her looks.

Fiona and the Peculiar Praise is a short story about a day in the life of Fiona. She eats breakfast, hunts for mice, plays with toys, and eats dinner, but everyone only mentions how she looks. Fiona doesn’t understand this when she does so many great things for her family every day!

This is a cute story, it speaks to the true nature of cats while also being a little silly and cute. I enjoyed it!

I loved the illustrations in this! An important message, but told from the perspective of a cat. I think this is such a good read for young people to learn about what kind of praise is meaningful!

A great one to read and discuss with my daughter about kind of praise is really meaningful! She loved the cute illustrations of Fiona and the mouse, and as a mom, I loved the message - especially for little girls. I would've loved a parallel in Fiona's little girl to really drive home the message. It gave us a great opening to discuss what character traits are really important. We loved Fiona!

Loved it! It is beautifully illustrated! It shows that you can be beautiful, and very accomplished.
Thank you Loyola Press & NetGalley. I received a complimentary ecopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.#FionaandthePeculiarPraise #NetGalley

I absolutely loved this little book. In a world where most of our classic children’s books are centralized on beauty and being noticed once we are pretty, teaching kids to find joy in other characteristics is very important! Teaching them that there is value in nurturing the areas where we can contribute to the world and maybe even leave it better asa result is great! The illustrations are super cute too :) Ps the sass is hilarious and “cute”!

What a great story - Queen Fiona gets praised for her looks, but she is also a smart, fast, and ferocious kitty! Sweet story and lovely illustrations mix perfectly together in this great picture book with a lesson for kids and grownups to look beyond the surface!
Thanks to NetGalley and 4U2B Books for the eARC!

Fiona and the Peculiar Praise by Rennie Dyball is a delightful and empowering story that all little girls (and cats!) need. With gorgeous illustrations that bring Fiona’s journey to life, this book delivers an important message: we are so much more than our outward appearance. Fiona longs to be recognized for her actions, intelligence, and accomplishments—just as many children do. It’s a gentle yet powerful reminder for parents to celebrate their children’s strengths beyond looks. Fiona’s story is one that everyone can benefit from, making this a must-read for families.